Comments for theride

Comment on I know, we’ve finished ‘the ride!’ by pru

pru — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 09:12:44 +0000

Hey Penny, hard decisions I don’t know how you stay so calm and kind. See you tonight for photos and nostalgia stories, pru xx

Comment on I know, we’ve finished ‘the ride!’ by Kate Eames

Kate Eames — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:24:44 +0000

Thrilled that the Lancet Medical Journal is going to talk about excercise re cancer! Great news! Woohoo! I keep saying it and I’m saying it again. I am SO proud of you Penny. LOVE YOU!!!!

Comment on Alex, our great host in Chippenham…. another kindness of strangers story…. thank you Alex… you made us feel very welcome by Kate Eames

Kate Eames — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:18:10 +0000

I love that laugh of yours Pen…Sending hugs and love xxxxx

Comment on I know, we’ve finished ‘the ride!’ by Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:06:40 +0000

I have a smile on my face as I read this. I have just had my own little grandson to stay; he’s not yet old enough to ride a bike but he will, one day…I’ll make sure of that. Keep cycling, Penny, I just sense that it is having such an enormous effect on your well being…such a positive attitude to exercise is so important.
Lots of love xxxxxx

Comment on The magic of the last day! by Kate Eames

Kate Eames — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:39:58 +0000

Congratulations to you all! Penny, I so wanted to stay on and catch up with you at Mum’s but I had to leave (how bad was that timing…Leaving the day before you arrived?). I am filled with emotion…pride, love and awe. You are one in a million! LOVE and hugs to you from Xander, Hugo, Nick and Kate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment on The magic of the last day! by penny rae

penny rae — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:11:49 +0000

Hello Mike. I have replied to your blog but will send you how to log on as a rider… we will all motivate each other to keep pedalling because we know how important it is.. I somehow had to get on my bike today, 6 miles across the harbour and the sea front with my 6 year old grandson, magical to watch his excitement as he negotiated without stabilisers and less magical when he was so busy watching some kites that he cycled straight into a post and went flying, but picked himself up and rubbed his bruised knee with a big smile!Stay strong Mike and remember how badly we fit into the ‘statistics.’ We’re all much too ready for adventures and our own management of cancer that we’re probably off the radar… on your bike in the morning, whatever the weather! Much love, Penny

Comment on The magic of the last day! by Mike Baker

Mike Baker — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:38:31 +0000

What a coincidence that you were in Richmond Park when I was – I wish I had seen you soaking up the much-deserved applause of the crowd. Ian did spot you on the Thames towpath – another of many amazing coincidences. You had adventures to the very last . I so much admire your ingenuity in overcoming unexpected problems.
I’ve put up my own account my tiny involvement in The Ride on my website – happy to do as you suggest and add it to the ‘riders’ section if you let me know how.
I now know why I struggled so much on the hills – I got my latest scan results on Monday and I’m sorry to say they showed a marked deterioration. That’s why I was getting so breathless. But, undeterred, I shall keep up the cycling with all of you – especially Penny and Reka – as my inspiration. Let me know f there’s any help I can give.

Comment on goodbye and thank you Mike and Chrissie for joining us on the ride by lisa

lisa — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:31:56 +0000

hi mike not sure you’ll get this but have to tell you what a pleasure it was to meet you we only had a small chat but how your essence and loveliness stayed with me and i truly love this photo kind regards and best wishes to you and all lisa (rekas pal)x

Comment on The magic of the last day! by Emma Johnston

Emma Johnston — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:31:52 +0000

Congratulations Penny to you and your companion bikers!!! What an accomplishment – all those miles of roads & all that wheeling! my little girl is wearing a tshirt today which says ‘bicycles bring you to beautiful places’ looks like you’ve been to many too with beautiful photos from Carl! Good luck with the rest of the campaigning and exhibition, Emma xxx

Comment on The magic of the last day! by Jan

Jan — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:30:33 +0000

What can I say?! Huge, huge congratulations! An epic journey…in so many ways! Truly inspiring and heartwarming. Your message has been totally captivating and convincing; a real catalyst for a change and new ways. And now a little well earned rest, I hope! Love you Pen xxxx